En eller ett?

ett citat

ett-word

Citat (meaning "quote") is a neuter noun in Swedish - it takes the article ett. Definite singular: citatet. Indefinite plural: citat. Definite plural: citaten.

Indefinite ett citat
Definite citatet
Plural citat
Plural def. citaten

Example sentences

1

Hon valde ett citat.

indefinite singular

2

Han lÀste citatet.

definite singular

3

Hon lÀste sina citat.

plural

Why is citat an ett-word?

No simple rule - this one must be memorized

Not every Swedish noun follows a suffix or semantic pattern. Artikulera's spaced repetition system helps you drill words like this one until the gender feels automatic.

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Frequently asked questions

Is citat en or ett in Swedish?
Citat (meaning "quote") is an ett-word in Swedish. Indefinite: ett citat. Definite: citatet. Plural: citat. Definite plural: citaten.
What is the definite form of citat?
The definite singular of citat is citatet. Ett-words take the suffix ‑et in the definite singular. The definite plural is citaten.
What is the plural of citat in Swedish?
The indefinite plural of citat is citat. The definite plural is citaten.
Why is citat an ett-word?
Citat doesn't follow a simple suffix or semantic rule - its gender must be memorized.